SIEDC seeks input for 'High Line'-like elevated park on Staten Island

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- The Staten Island Economic Development Corp. will hold two workshops next week so residents can share their ideas about the creation of an elevated park in Port Richmond.

The SIEDC hopes the Staten Island Skyway will be modeled after Manhattan's High Line and other linear parks across the country.

The SIEDC's plan is to revive Port Richmond by converting a half-mile portion of the North Shore elevated railway that runs from Richmond Terrace and Heberton Avenue to Nicholas Avenue into a park, farmer's market and community gardens.

The proposal includes paths for walking, jogging, biking and exercise, a vertical hanging garden, historic markers and public art.

Facilitators from Karp Strategies will attend both workshops, which will take place Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Dutch Reformed Church at 54 Port Richmond Ave., and at 6 p.m. in the Northfield Local Community Development Corp. at 160 Heberton Ave.

All ages are welcome to attend the meetings and no prior knowledge of the Skyway project is required. However, attendees must RSVP for one of the two sessions since participation is limited to 30 people.